United Wrestling Club Spring Session 2026
Staff and facility

Coaches and Training Location

Meet the coaching staff, review short bios and competitive highlights, and learn more about the UWC culture and coaching philosophy behind the program.

Who We Are

Mission, culture, and coaching philosophy

The program is built to develop athletes through a process, not just chase short-term outcomes.

What we are building

United WC is a wrestling club committed to building an environment and culture that empowers athletes to become better in wrestling and better in life.

We aim to build camaraderie, accountability, and confidence in a room where athletes can succeed on their own merits, fail without judgment, and still enjoy the process.

Mission: Use wrestling as a vehicle to foster growth so athletes can succeed in any endeavor.

Culture: Respect and humility.

Core Values: Character, Perseverance, Authenticity.

Creed: Better United.

Our coaching philosophy

We take a holistic, athlete-centered approach. Technical development matters, but long-term growth starts with relationships, trust, and a consistent process.

  • Everything starts with relationships
  • Adopt a growth mindset
  • Be better today than yesterday
  • Use wrestling to build life skills beyond the mat

How we define success: the willingness, commitment, and perseverance to follow a process that leads to achievement. Success is not just a result; it is a process.

Program objectives

  • Develop a love for the sport
  • Develop a creative and strong mind
  • Develop a solid technical foundation
  • Apply lessons learned to all aspects of life

Athlete expectations

  • Be respectful, humble, and prepared to embrace the process of improvement
  • Represent yourself, your family, and the club with dignity and honor
  • Pursue mastery with purpose, diligence, and discipline
  • Have fun and find joy in the sport

Parent expectations

  • Provide support, encouragement, and perspective throughout the season
  • Be proud of your wrestler for taking on a demanding sport
  • Model good sportsmanship and positive support for wrestlers, coaches, and officials
  • Support the process of getting better, not only outcomes or short-term rewards

Coaching Staff

Spring Session 2026 coaches

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Coach Jaime Espinal
Coach Jaime Espinal

Olympic-level freestyle wrestler and UWC coach bringing elite international competition experience and high-performance training standards to the room.

  • 2012 Olympic silver medalist for Puerto Rico (men's freestyle light-heavyweight).
  • 2016 Olympian and Puerto Rico's opening and closing flag bearer in Rio.
  • Pan American Games bronze (2015) and Central American & Caribbean Games gold (2010).
Coach Alma Jane Valencia
Coach Alma Jane Valencia

Mexican Olympian, physician, and UWC coach. Alma Jane combines international freestyle experience with a strong technical and athlete-development focus.

  • First Mexican woman to qualify for the Olympic Games in wrestling (Tokyo 2020).
  • Qualified at 57 kg with gold at the Pan-American Olympic Qualifier in Ottawa.
  • 2015 Pan American Games silver medalist and 2014 CAC Games gold medalist.

Coaches

Coach Gary Munch

Delaware-area coach and UWC staff member who also appears on the Salesianum wrestling coaching staff roster.

  • JerseyWrestling lists him as a Hightstown wrestler and a 1x New Jersey state medalist.
Coach Chris "Critter" Witte

Delaware-area wrestling coach listed publicly as "Critter Witte" (Tyrant Wrestling) and "Chris Witte" on the Salesianum wrestling coaching staff.

  • USA Wrestling Beast of the East seed release (2006) listed Chris Witte (Hodgson) at 103 lbs.
Coach Sam Munch

UWC coach and recent Delaware high-school competitor who helps bridge youth development and competitive training habits.

  • Independent Conference champion at 150 lbs (Salesianum, 2023).
  • FloWrestling results list a 3rd-place finish at the 2023 DIAA Individual State Tournament (150 lbs).
Coach Zach Spence

Former Salesianum standout and University of Maryland wrestler (125 lbs) bringing college-level room experience to UWC athletes.

  • Maryland roster lists him as a 3x Delaware state champion and 4x conference champion.
  • 2019 Delaware Wrestler of the Year and 2022-23 Academic All-Big Ten (Maryland).
Coach Chris Sizemore

UWC coach supporting instruction, athlete development, and session coverage across the spring program.

  • Publicly available wrestling competition records for this coach are limited online.
  • Full athletic background and coaching bio can be shared directly with families on request.

Facility

Saint Edmond's Academy

Location and logistics details families want before they commit.

Training Location

Spring Session 2026 takes place at Saint Edmond's Academy. Season dates are March 9, 2026 through May 28, 2026.

  • Evening training blocks Monday through Thursday
  • Age and level-based class placement
  • Separate advanced group for ages 14+
  • Private lessons available by request and availability

What families can expect

UWC is built around clear group placement, consistent instruction, and a professional training environment for athletes developing at different stages.

Technique first Age-based groups Consistent coaching

Questions about class fit or level placement? Check the Program page or join the registration waitlist.